It’s very easy to get lost in gaming lore sometimes (depending on the game of course). I myself enjoy reading snippets here and there, but get easily overwhelmed if there is too much. Still, I know there are gamers out there who enjoy reading every tiny scrap of paper they find. Are you a huge Elder Scrolls fan? Of course you are. Does your shelf have some awkward looking, unfilled space? Keep reading…
Bethesda have announced two new series of books which I’m sure any fan of The Elder Scrolls series would love to have (PC Gamer via Bethblog):
Not since Encyclopedia Britannica’s heyday have volumes of books looked this cool and demanded to be on your bookshelf. With The Elder Scrolls Online, two volumes covering “The Land” and “The Lore” feature never-before-seen art and extensive lore surrounding the game. Meanwhile, by popular demand, the Skyrim series offers the first opportunity to get all of the game’s in-game text across three volumes.
Encyclopaedia? What is this, 1998? Fus Ro NOPE! You need to replace your old school Wikipedia collection with words and tales that actually matter! The first series of books will contain lore from The Elder Scrolls Online.
THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: TALES OF TAMRIEL – VOL. I: THE LAND
THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: TALES OF TAMRIEL – VOL. II: THE LOREStep into the fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls Online with THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: TALES OF TAMRIEL – a series featuring a vast collection of in-game lore and original art. The two bound volumes chart the ongoing struggles between the Aldmeri Dominion, the Daggerfall Covenant, and the Ebonheart Pact – as well as the deadly invasion of Daedric Prince Molag Bal. Each book features close to one hundred specially commissioned, never-before-seen pieces of art illustrating the lives, the land, and the lore of Tamriel at war.
Maybe you couldn’t give a (level 1) rats arse about TESO. I know there are those of you who still gallivant around snowy peaks, shouting at innocent enemies like there is no tomorrow. Methinks this series is more suited to your tastes…
THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – THE SKYRIM LIBRARY, VOL I: THE HISTORIES
THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – THE SKYRIM LIBRARY, VOL II: MAN, MER AND BEAST
THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – THE SKYRIM LIBRARY, VOL III: THE ARCANEFrom the archives of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® come the collected in-game texts, THE SKYRIM LIBRARY. This lavishly bound, three-volume series chronicles for the first time all of Tamriel’s history, and covers a multitude of Elder Scrolls lore – including the cultures, creatures, magic, myths, and more – illustrated with stunning art.
Honestly, I am not the hugest Elder Scrolls fan, but hot damn these sound like awesome books to own! The first volumes for both series will be out in March 2015. No pricing has been confirmed. I’d be willing to bet that it won’t be cheap though, not one bit.
Last Updated: October 23, 2014
RinceThis
October 23, 2014 at 13:05
My words. Playing Skyrim is hectic in regards to reading each and every book. Has anyone DONE that?! I mean hell!
Admiral Chief 0
October 23, 2014 at 13:07
I tried that with my first playthrough, I stopped after 100 or so
ReaperOfSquirrels
October 23, 2014 at 13:09
I stopped WAY before that XD
RinceThis
October 23, 2014 at 13:31
XD
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 23, 2014 at 13:35
I stopped reading them when I played Morrowind. In Oblivion & Skyrim I only opened them up to see if I’d get a skill point. Still, it’s really cool they went to all that effort because there’s a lot of people who enjoy it.
Admiral Chief 0
October 23, 2014 at 13:08
“Geoff is going to kill me”
Lol what?
hairyknees
October 23, 2014 at 13:10
—-> knee.
Hammersteyn
October 23, 2014 at 13:11
lol
* Edit – Arrow in the hairy knee?
hairyknees
October 23, 2014 at 14:00
*Geoff stabs hairy knee with arrow 🙁
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
October 23, 2014 at 14:22
hahahahahahahahaahahahahahaha
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 23, 2014 at 13:24
You’re marrying Geoff?!
Hammersteyn
October 23, 2014 at 13:11
Not enough words for this article?
Hammersteyn
October 23, 2014 at 13:11
I really really want a new SP game in the Elder Scrolls universe. That being said they left out a tome
THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: CRAPPY MMO = PROFIT
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Viking Of Divinity
October 23, 2014 at 13:29
Sadly, I think it’ll be some time until we see one. with ESO still alive, and Bethesda Game Studios allegedly working on Fallout 4… I’d guess 2018 at the earliest for Elder Scrolls VI.
loftie
October 23, 2014 at 14:58
wahahahahahaha!
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 23, 2014 at 13:23
I lost interest at The Elder Scrolls Online.
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
October 23, 2014 at 13:30
There is just something about Lore that grabs me. I own a few copies of Cambridge Companions to various mythologies. And they’re such a damn pleasure to read. I’d love to put the lore of the Elder Scrolls universe next to those on my bookshelf.
Admiral Chief 0
October 23, 2014 at 13:31
Just made Elder Scrolls 6 with the following changes:
– Dark Messiah combat
– CO OP!!!!
– More arrow to knee jokes
– Shouting to make a return!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
October 23, 2014 at 14:21
HGHNNNNNNNNNG